After graduating with a master’s degree in composition from Moscow State Conservatory, Sazonoff started his career as an in-house composer/arranger for Video Film Moscow. His versatile grasp of orchestral, ethnic, and electronic genres brought him later to many assignments in Germany, and finally, Toronto, Canada.

The album opens and closes with shimmering poignant cuts from composer John Heberman. Combining classical orchestral instruments, with piano, to create a Romantic, tranquil, delicate scene, By Golden Pond is a beautiful choice for big-screen emotional moments, whether used in a cinematic role or a documentary.